U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and a Sailor with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) signal to a Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper helicopter while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 18, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
| Date Taken: | 02.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.25.2026 08:15 |
| Photo ID: | 9535455 |
| VIRIN: | 260218-M-VB488-1101 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 20.87 MB |
| Location: | CARIBBEAN SEA |
| Web Views: | 5 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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